Fractions as Division

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What does 5/6 represent?

Back

5 divided by 6

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Which expression represents 3/4?

Back

3 divided by 4

Front

If a 16 foot rope is cut into 7 equal pieces, how long is each piece?

Back

Between 2 and 3 feet

Front

You and 2 friends share 5 cookies each. How many cookies do you each get?

Back

5/3

Front

How do you write 5 divided by 3 as a fraction?

Back

5/3

Front

What is the definition of a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction, representing how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction, representing the total number of equal parts.

Front

How can you convert a division problem into a fraction?

Back

You can write 'a divided by b' as the fraction a/b.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.